In 2026, Montgomery County voters will elect a new County Executive and eleven members of the County Council. We reached out to each registered candidate to ask how they will approach housing affordability, zoning, public transit, and community input if elected.

The primary election will take place on June 23, 2026. The general election will take place on November 3, 2026.

Read responses from 2026 candidates for Montgomery County Executive and Montgomery County Council below!

Note: As part of a 501(c)3 non-profit, Montgomery for All and the Coalition for Smarter Growth are non-partisan organizations and do not make endorsements. The responses are shared for informational purposes only, and not to endorse or oppose any candidate.